Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/947,071

LOAD BALANCING METHOD FOR A MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 14, 2024

Priority

Nov 17, 2023 — DE 10 2023 211 486.0

Examiner

KIM, KIHO

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Siemens Healthineers AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1681 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, KIHO View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1436 granted / 1681 resolved

+25.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1693

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

79.8%

+39.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§112

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1681 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 14, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+4.3%)

1y 10m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1681 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.